A Holiday Gift Guide to Shop Small Business in Columbus
Are you ready for the holidays? I know I am. This year, I have created a list of local small businesses in Columbus that can satisfy an array of personalities on your Christmas list this holiday season. I truly believe in shopping small and supporting our small, yet thriving business community.
I hope that everyone who reads this will invest dollars back into their local economy, but more importantly realize the importance of shopping small more often than just one time a year. Enjoy the holidays everyone and have fun shopping!
Rowe Boutique | For The Fashionista
A boutique offering on-trend women's apparel and accessories from established and emerging designers. If you’re looking to spoil the woman who is always on-point, you should definitely start here.
Motive CBD | For The Fitness Junkie
Motive CBD is a locally-owned and -operated wellness brand that exists to provide natural forms of relief and recovery to help every body get, stay, or be active and pain-free. Motive’s best selling Sports Cream in menthol or sandalwood make great stocking stuffers. The starter kit is the perfect gift for someone curious about CBD, or give the ultimate gift of rest and recovery this holiday season. Motive is now offering free shipping all holiday season and holiday specials ($10 off $50, $25 off $100, $60 off $200).
Planthropy | For The Nature Lover
Looking for a gift, home décor, or a special arrangement this holiday season? With a large variety of beautiful colors, shapes, sizes and textures, Planthropy has a plant for everyone! A gorgeous succulent is perfect for that nature lover or minimalist in your life.
Oasis Face Bar | For The New Mom
If you’re looking to spoil a new Mom, the Oasis Face Bar in downtown Worthington is the perfect place to start. You can gift her with an at-home facial kit, so she doesn’t have to leave her little one, or you can provide her a gift card, so she can schedule a day that works best for her. Either way, she’ll appreciate that she’s not alone and deserves to be pampered every once in awhile.
Bakes By Lo | For The Cookie Monster
Need cookies for Santa or that little cookie monster in your life? Look no further. Bakes by Lo offers a wide variety of custom decorated sugar cookies, chocolate chip cookies, and so much more.
The Wonder Jam | For The Entrepreneur
If I could give any small business or entrepreneur advice, it would be to invest in yourself and your business. If you have a friend who has a product and needs help polishing their brand, I highly recommend purchasing a workshop or consultation at the Wonder Jam. This dynamic duo, owners Allie and Adam Lehman, offer assistance with branding, web design, photography and much more.
High Bank Distillery | For the spirit enthusiasts
Show your loved ones you care by gifting them a bottle of your favorite High Bank Spirit, wrapped in a bow with a pair of Glencairn whisky glasses. Or, if you have a spirit connoisseur on your hands, gift a membership to the most exclusive club in town: High Bank’s Whiskey Society. This limited membership includes perks like early access to limited and new release products, discounts and private tours and tastings. Last, if your family member is more experiential, treat your friends and family to an experiential gift with a tour of High Bank Distillery! Tours will walk you through High Bank’s story, process and a tasting of their spirits.
Sole Classic | For The Sneaker Head
Sole Classics, a black-owned business, is one of the nation’s premier sneaker, apparel, and lifestyle boutiques. They are located in the Short North Arts District, between the Ohio State University and Downtown Columbus. If you have a shoe lover or well-dressed man on your Christmas list, this is place to shop.
Natterdoodle | For The Creative
Natterdoodle, based in Columbus, Ohio, offers customized and handwritten postcards, doodles and drawings. All of their pieces are original creations using a combination of hand lettering, watercolor and vintage, and up-cycled paper goods. Their work is made with love, full of whimsy and good cheer, and perfect for the creative in your life.
Pluma Jewelry | For The Center of Attention
Located at Thread in Grandview and Dublin, Pluma Jewelry creates one-of-a-kind pieces that truly make a statement. Pluma Jewelry is absolutely stunning, with handpicked stones that will make that special woman in your life - literally - the center of attention.
Koko The Shop | For The Sustainable
Do you have a friend who’s obsessed with making the world a better place? If so, purchase their holiday gift from Koko The Shop. Koko is committed to providing zero-waste and sustainable living tools and products to their customers and local communities.
Winans Candies | For The Chocoholic
There’s no better gift… then the gifting of chocolate. This year, consider purchasing from Winans Chocolates and Coffee and spoil the chocoholics in your life. They have several beautifully curated gift sets to choose from, or you can purchase a gift card.
Watershed Distillery | For The Mixologist
A classic Old Fashioned cocktail made with quality ingredients: bourbon, bitters, sugar, and Ohio cherry juice - this is perfect for gifting and sharing this time of year. The Holiday Bourbon Bundles are back, containing three 375 ml bottles of Watershed bourbon favorites (Watershed Bourbon, Watershed Barrel Strength Bourbon, Old Fashioned).
JRJ Nail Polish | For The Diva
James Robert John (JRJ) Nail Polish is a luxurious nail polish that is vegan and cruelty-free. It applies like gel polish and the top coat is life, no lie. This product is never tested on animals and is made in America. Although more expensive than most nail polishes, it is worth every penny.
Spritz tea | For The Tea Lover
Spritz Tea, now available at Kroger, offers multipacks in quantities of four and 12 to give sparkling tea fans the opportunity to try all four flavors. These multi-packs are a great gift and made to share this holiday season! Enjoy as a bubbly way to celebrate with a non-alcoholic beverage or create a spritzy cocktail.
Saddleberk | For the HostEss with The Mostest
This holiday season, consider gifting your friend, who loves to host, a Saddleberk Holiday Charcuterie Tray. This includes a mix of Ohio and imported meats including mortadella, prosciutto, coppas and salamis, an array of anti pasti and olives and a varied selection of deli cheeses with semolina crackers. Purchase from Saddleberk located in the North Market at Bridge Park. The costs is $50 per tray.
Comune Restaurant | For Your Vegan Friend
If you’re looking to spoil your friend who lives a vegan lifestyle, and enjoys eating out occasionally - purchase a gift card to Comune. Located in German Village, this restaurant offers plant-forward cuisine focused on big flavors and plenty of sharable dish options, which are made from in-season ingredients, and sourced locally.
Maker’s Social | For the D-I-Y Friend
If you’re looking to give an experiential gift to that creative in your life, consider gifting a Maker’s Social gift card. Located in the heart of Franklinton, this DIY project bar and event space is the perfect holiday gift to give or share with a friend or family member who enjoys a hammer and some nails with their cocktail.
Penn & Beech Candle Co. | For the Candle Lover
How many candles is too many candles? The limit does not exist. Perfect for that friend or family member who has a house that always welcomes you with an unforgettable aroma every time you step into their home, Penn & Beech Candle Co. is the best way to go. Combine candle making within a social atmosphere, and you’ve got a candle lover’s dream.
Columbus Crew | For the Local Sports Fan
To that friend who bleeds black and yellow or needs to blend in for their first Columbus Crew soccer game, consider gifting them a t-shirt and/or beanie of our city’s national soccer team. You can also gift the experience and add a ticket for you to experience the new Crew Stadium, Lower.com Field, together.
The Engagement Journal | For the Newly Engaged Couple
The Engagement Journal by Season Journals is a guided heirloom journal, written and designed exclusively for engaged couples. It features six unique sections to help couples to plan their wedding with intention, strengthen their relationship through conversation prompts, and document moments throughout their engagement.